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The informal EU General Affairs Council scheduled to take place in Nicosia has been postponed due to flight disruptions from an incident at the British base in Akrotiri.

The Estonian Foreign Affairs Committee held an emergency meeting regarding the war in Iran, where they listened to information from the Foreign Minister ahead of an EU Foreign Affairs Council.

Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson critiques Ursula von der Leyen's handling of an EU security council meeting regarding Iran's situation.

The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, has called for an extraordinary Foreign Affairs Council to discuss the escalation in the Middle East, particularly regarding Iran.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa urged all parties to exercise restraint, protect civilians, and fully respect international law amidst rising tensions following an attack in Iran.

The Danish Climate Council warns that without significant changes to EU agricultural subsidies, the green transition of Danish and European agriculture could be hindered.

The Council of the EU has approved two legislative acts for a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, while Hungary has blocked key amendments to the EU budget necessary for the loan's implementation.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa have visited Kyiv to reaffirm Europe's support for Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion.

The EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels has reached an agreement on sanctions against eight Russian judicial and prison officials involved in repression against civil society in Russia.

António Costa criticizes Hungary's Viktor Orbán for threatening to block EU funding for Ukraine and emphasizes the importance of respecting collective decisions made by the European Council.

The President of the European Council, António Costa, expresses dissatisfaction in a letter to Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán regarding Hungary's blockade of a financial loan for Ukraine.

European Council President António Costa has called on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to lift his blockage of a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, emphasizing the need for respect towards European Council decisions.

The Council of the EU is expected to approve two legislative acts to enable a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, overcoming Hungary's objections on a related document.

The European Commission anticipates that Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will fulfill his commitment regarding a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine, originally discussed during a European Council meeting.

Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, Iceland's foreign minister, addresses the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, discussing expedited EU membership vote timelines and responding to recent wildfires in Iceland.

Greece's Foreign Minister G. Gerapetritis emphasized the importance of exhausting all diplomatic efforts to prevent escalation with Iran while also reaffirming support for Ukraine during a recent EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting.

EU foreign ministers are set to meet with the leader of Trump's 'Peace Council' in Brussels to discuss Gaza's future and other pressing issues.

Hungary plans to block the approval of the EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia during an upcoming Foreign Affairs Council meeting, as stated by Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó.

Charles Michel, former president of the EU Council, supports Macron's willingness to engage in dialogue with Putin amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.

The European Commission stands by its decision to participate in the inaugural meeting of the US Peace Council despite criticism from France, asserting its right to accept such invitations.

The President of Poland has vetoed a proposed amendment aimed at restoring judicial independence, which has significant implications for the country's legal system and its alignment with EU standards.

France criticizes the European Commission's attendance at the inaugural Peace Council meeting initiated by Donald Trump.

Lithuanian Minister Kęstutis Budrys is set to participate in an informal EU Trade Council meeting in Cyprus, focusing on EU-China trade relations and supply issues essential for Europe’s manufacturing.

The European Union aims to initiate membership negotiations with Ukraine promptly, as stated by European Council President Antoniu Košta.

The European Council has approved a plan granting Italy approximately 14.9 billion euros for defense as part of a larger 150 billion euro loan program named SAFE, aimed at strengthening military capabilities across multiple EU nations.

France expresses surprise that the European Commission sent an official to the Peace Council meeting in Washington without a mandate to represent EU member states.

K. Budrys travels to Cyprus to participate in a meeting of EU trade ministers focusing on various trade issues involving China and critical mineral supplies.

French authorities are surprised by the EU Commission's participation in Trump's 'Peace Council' meeting, asserting it lacks a mandate.

The inaugural meeting of the Peace Council, established by President Trump, takes place in Washington with delegates from 47 countries and the EU to discuss relief efforts and reconstruction in Gaza.

Norwegian Prime Minister Støre and the President of the European Council held a press conference to discuss recent collaborations and future directions.

The Trump administration is hosting the first meeting of the peace council in Washington and expects a significant number of nations to attend, including Finland, although Finland plans to follow the EU's position and participate as an observer.

Despite Denmark's six-month presidency of the EU Council, European Minister Marie Bjerre has not gained significant public recognition.

European states are divided over the EU’s involvement in the inaugural meeting of Donald Trump's "Peace Council" for Gaza, with France leading critiques.

K. Budrys stressed the need for the EU to present a unified stance on participation in the Peace Council led by Donald Trump to address the situation in Gaza.

The EU is sending a representative to a meeting of D. Trump's Peace Council regarding the Gaza Strip, but clarifies it will not be a member of the council.

The inaugural meeting of Donald Trump's Peace Council will take place in Washington, focusing on peace in the Gaza Strip, supported almost globally including by the EU, yet without representation from Poland.

Nikolai Patrushev, head of the Russian Maritime Council, has threatened military action to protect Russian vessels from European seizures, labeling this as 'Western piracy.'

EU Commissioner Dubravka Šuica will represent the EU at Donald Trump's "Peace Council" meeting focused on Gaza.

The EU's scientific advisory council on climate change states that it is inadequately prepared for the impacts of climate change and needs to increase investments for better protection against climate-related disasters.

The European Commission announced that the EU will participate as an observer in the "Peace Council" established by former U.S. President Donald Trump, without formal membership.

The European Union will attend the opening meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump's Peace Council as an observer but will not become a council member.

The EU, represented by Commissioner Dubravka Šuica, will attend a meeting of the Peace Council led by Donald Trump, focusing on the Gaza Strip but will not become a member of the council.

The Council of the European Union is set to formally approve a €90 billion loan package for Ukraine to assist with its financial needs for 2026-2027 on 24 February.

The EU Commissioner for Mediterranean Affairs, Dubravka Šuica, will represent the EU at a Washington meeting focused on Gaza, but the EU will not become a member of the Peace Council led by Trump.

The EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, is participating this week as an observer in a meeting of President Donald Trump's Gaza Peace Council in Washington, D.C.

EU Commissioner Dubravka Šuica is traveling to Washington to participate as an observer in President Donald Trump's 'Peace Council' aimed at fostering peace in Gaza.

Renovation of Independence Square and its fountain is scheduled for completion between 2027 and 2029, as Lithuania prepares for its upcoming EU Council presidency.

Italy will participate in the 'Peace Council for Gaza' as an observer, according to the country's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius warns of a potential Russian attack on Europe as soon as next year and proposes the establishment of a permanent European Security Council.

European leaders are now open to the idea of common debt as a solution for enhancing EU competitiveness, according to European Council President Antonio Costa.